panging

present participle of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
Verb
  • Democrats are still smarting from the initial round of the redistricting wars that kicked off last year.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 8 June 2026
  • The French, still smarting from the Treaty of Paris, did not.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • He was tried, convicted and sentenced to 35 years behind bars earlier this month for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
    Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • He was sentenced to life in prison in 1994 for manslaughter, after fatally stabbing a man during a fight.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
    Gary Bedore June 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
  • Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes judges don’t have a full picture of the risks a victim faces, like an abuser’s access to weapons and prior threats to kill, and release men arrested on domestic violence charges quickly, with little to keep them away from the women they’re accused of hurting.
    Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • Businesses will pay more for space, residential renters will feel it through higher rents, and visitors at our hotels, B&Bs and Airbnbs will pay more, too, hurting tourism statewide.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The washable or disposable pads are also far less time-consuming than repeatedly wringing out cumbersome mop heads.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The crushing win followed England's own big win at Lord's and sends the series to a decider in Nottingham starting on Thursday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
  • Then the two in the final three holes that sealed the crushing near-miss.
    Nick Pietruszkiewicz, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
  • Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • This geometric rug adds visual interest without overwhelming your existing furniture and decor.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Use plants with similar sun and soil needs to complement dahlias without overwhelming them.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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